Just like the vortex strikefire; only not quite as good… � - Tacticon Armament Predator V1 Red Dot Green Sight

I have both the Vortex Strikefire (II) and Tacticon Predator (V1). So far I have zero complaints or issues w/ the Predator. The Optic looks good, feels good, and performs good. Comparing the two, aside from the battery source (the Predator using the CR coin shape and Strike the CR stubby AA shape), they are very comparable. The Predator weighs in a bit heavier at 2.4oz more but is narrower (due to the smaller battery/design), slightly shorter, and stands a little taller in the mount (providing for absolute co-witness). Also, the glass diameter is 28mm vs 30; although you really don’t perceive this relativity small variation. The Strikefire does have better “glass” (imhb), the controls are more tactile (as they are pressure switches as opposed to being dial-rotated), it has double the brightness settings, and, overall, the Vortex just “feels” more refined; if that makes sense? Now, with all that being said, the Predator is literally half the cost or more. The question that then seems to remain, is in two-parts; is it worth it and is it better??? I would say it’s definitely “worth” the price-point. However, if I was in the market for this “style” of optic and could get it for the $120 price range (which is doable), I would opt for the Vortex; otherwise the Tacticon would deserve serious consideration.